Along the River Avon from Stratford-upon-Avon
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
This easy circular walk is a good way to discover differently the famous city of Stratford-upon-Avon walking historical streets and places. Then, you will use nice paths along the banks of the River Avon including Shakespeare's Avon Way.
Shakespeare’s Stratford, Rail Trails
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
This medieval market town needs no introduction as the birthplace of Shakespeare (he’s buried here too) and this trail will help you discover the key sites inked to England’s most famous playwright.
Follow in the footsteps of the bard himself on an easy wander to explore just about everything Shakespeare related in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway to Wilmcote Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
This popular linear trail starts at Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway station, and follows the canal towpath to the village of Wilmcote and Mary Arden’s Farm. A gentle wander along the banks of the Stratford- upon-Avon canal as far as Wilmcote, Shakespeare’s mother’s family home.
Stratford upon Avon park and ride
Departure from Stratford-upon-Avon (Warwickshire)
Lovely walk from Stratford upon Avon along the canal and the Monarch's Way.
Wilmcote to Wootton Wawen Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Wilmcote CP (Warwickshire)
This trail begins at Wilmcote station and follows the banks of the River Alne to historic Aston Cantlow and onto Wootton Wawen. A walk with Shakespearean connections.
Wellesbourne Church Circular Cycle
Departure from Wellesbourne CP (Warwickshire)
This route around Wellesbourne area is mostly on minor roads, some gravel tracks, and steep hills. However, you will get good Views.
Withycombe - Redhill - Temple Grafton - Exhall - Oversley - Upton - Haselor
Departure from Aston Cantlow CP (Warwickshire)
Lovely walk around Withycombe - Redhill - Temple Grafton - Exhall - Oversley - Upton and Haselor.
Bearley, Edstone, Canal to Edstone Aqueduct and beyond, return to Bearley
Departure from Bearley CP (Warwickshire)
Includes two Stratford on Avon Canal Aqueducts, Parkland and good views.
Bearley to Claverdon Railway Stations, Rail Trails
Departure from Bearley CP (Warwickshire)
On this trail you’ll discover some of Warwickshire’s most glorious countryside as you meander from the ancient village of Bearley. Recorded in the Domesday Book, Bearley has links with the Shakespeare family through Mary Arden, Shakespeare’s mother. Bearley is also home to the Bearley Vineyard whose wines can be purchased at village stores, local wine merchants and local National Trust properties
Ebrington Loop - from the Ebrington Arms Pub
Departure from Ebrington (Gloucestershire)
Hidden Gem: A circular walk from a lovely village pub.
The walk takes in the lovely rolling Cotswold fields, before a view of Foxcote Manor and a walk along the top of the Cotswold Escarpment, taking in breathtaking views North out as far as Birmingham and Coventry.
Drop down to the lovely National Trust property at Hidcote for tea and cake, before a return through fields and hamlets to sit by the pub fire with a well earned pint.
Newbold Pacey to Wasperton and back
Departure from Newbold Pacey CP (Warwickshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Wasperton along Thelsford Brook and across farmlands. It is an easy walk, no significant inclines or declines, and only a few stiles/gates to navigate.
Cycling Norton Lindsey and Villages
Departure from Norton Lindsey (Warwickshire)
Quiet roads around Norton Lindsey and Villages with refreshment stop options.
Cycle Norton Lindsey-Rowington-Wootton Wawen-Wilmcote-Snitterfield
Departure from Norton Lindsey (Warwickshire)
A circular cycle nearly all on minor roads, and a section of towpath that starts at the longest canal aqueduct in England.
Ashorne - Wasperton - Charlecote Mill - Newbold Pacey - Ashorne
Departure from Newbold Pacey CP (Warwickshire)
This circular walk, nearly all off-road, offers good views and interesting churches.
Wootton Wawen to Wilmcote Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Wootton Wawen CP (Warwickshire)
This trail starts at Wootton Wawen station, following the course of the Stratford-upon- Avon Canal over the impressive Edstone Aqueduct to Wilmcote. Explore Warwickshire’s oldest church, England’s longest iron aqueduct and enjoy some unparalleled views along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal.
Claverdon to Hatton Railway Stations, Rail Trails
Departure from Claverdon CP (Warwickshire)
This short trail stakes you through gently rolling farmland, past small pockets of woodland and across the Grand Union Canal and its “stairway to heaven” flight of locks at Hatton.
Coughton to Henley in Arden, Millenium Way
Departure from Coughton (Warwickshire)
This is the 4th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Coughton to Henley in Arden.
Around Coughton, Millenium Way
Departure from Coughton (Warwickshire)
This delightful circular walk starts from The Throckmorton near Coughton Court a well-known National Trust property. This is walk 23 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
To Alcester, Millenium Way
Departure from Coughton (Warwickshire)
This circular walk combines the delights of both town and country walking. Starting in the Coughton you will enjoy riverside paths, country lanes and gentle farmland. Just over half distance you go down the attractive Alcester High Street. There is also the chance to visit Coughton Court, an interesting and attractive National Trust property. This is walk 29 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Hatton to Lapworth Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Shrewley (Warwickshire)
This trail takes you from the station at Hatton who’s most notable landmark is the Hatton Locks – a lovely location to watch colourful narrowboats as they move through the flight of 21 locks, onto the Lapworth and Kingswood via the towpath of the Grand Union Canal. An easy five-mile amble following the towpath of the Grand Union Canal through some of Warwickshire’s finest countryside.
Henley in Arden to Hockley Heath, Millenium Way
Departure from Henley-in-Arden (Warwickshire)
This is the 5th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Henley in Arden to Hockley Heath.
West from Henley-in-Arden, Millenium Way
Departure from Henley-in-Arden (Warwickshire)
This delightful walk starts from the 15th-century church of St John the Baptist, situated on the corner of the High Street and Beaudesert Lane in Henley-in-Arden. This is walk 18 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
East from Henley-in-Arden, Millenium Way
Departure from Henley-in-Arden (Warwickshire)
This circular starts from the 15th Century church of St John the Baptist in the centre of the lovely town of Henley in Arden. It has a couple of short steep climbs with resulting fine views. This is walk 17 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Warwick Parkway to Hatton Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Budbrooke (Warwickshire)
A breath of fresh air as you wander through tranquil farmland with wonderful views over Warwick and meander along the towpath of the Grand Union Canal to the famous locks at Hatton. Strike out into glorious rolling countryside en route to Hatton’s famous flight of 21 locks on the Grand Union Canal.
Blockley to Hinchwick
Departure from Blockley (Gloucestershire)
A beautiful circular Cotswold walk with a few surprises.
Warwick Railway Station, Rail Trails
Departure from Warwick (Warwickshire)
Explore the towers and spires of Warwickshire’s county town! Set on the River Avon, this historic market town is full of medieval, Georgian and Victorian architecture and graced with beautiful gardens and parks, crowned by its world famous Warwick Castle – the ancestral home of the Earls of Warwick.
Saintbury Church, Dover's Hill, Chipping Campden and Broadway Tower
Departure from Broadway (Worcestershire)
This pretty long circular walk (but not very hard!) from Broadway uses two famous trails, Donnington and Cotswold Ways letting you discover gorgeous Cotswold villages, churches, viewpoints and monuments.
Broadway Tower
Departure from Broadway (Worcestershire)
Broadway and its highest tower castle in the Cotswolds is ideally located for exploring this hilly region of the English countryside and a part of the Cotswold Way (National Trail 164km running north-to-south).
In good weather, the top of Broadway Tower offers a 360° view, especially of the Welsh landscape to the west.
Around Warwick, Millenium Way
Departure from Royal Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
On this circular walk, short sections of the route are along roads but mostly you will be walking along the riverbank, near to parks, or by the canal. Also, you will pass the historic Warwick Castle and St. John's House Museum near to the centre of Warwick. During the first part of the walk, you will enjoy a short section of The Millennium Way where it follows the Grand Union Canal. This is the walk 10 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Royal Leamington Spa Railway Station to Offchurch, Rail Trails
Departure from Royal Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
A fashionable spa town with a history built on its saline springs, Leamington Spa’s beautiful town centre is known for its Regency architecture, wide boulevards and award-winning gardens. First following the Grand Union Canal and then the River Leam, this trail takes you into the surrounding countryside to the village of Offchurch. On your route you can explore the Leam Valley Local Nature Reserve and Newbold Comyn, as well as the renowned Jephson Gardens. Branch out from this fashionable spa town to follow the Grand Union Canal to the village of Offchurch and back via Newbold Comyn.
More walks in Clifford Chambers and Milcote CP
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Admington CP
- Alcester
- Alderminster CP
- Aston Cantlow CP
- Aston Subedge
- Atherstone on Stour CP
- Badsey
- Barcheston
- Barford
- Batsford
- Bearley CP
- Beaudesert
- Bickmarsh
- Bidford on Avon CP
- Billesley CP
- Binton CP
- Bishop's Tachbrook
- Blockley
- Brailes
- Bretforton
- Broadway
- Budbrooke
- Burmington
- Butlers Marston
- Charlecote CP
- Cherington
- Chipping Campden
- Claverdon CP
- Cleeve Prior
- Combrook
- Coughton
- Dorsington CP
- Ebrington
- Ettington CP
- Exhall CP
- Fulbrook CP
- Great Alne
- Halford CP
- Hampton Lucy CP
- Haselor CP
- Hatton
- Henley-in-Arden
- Honeybourne
- Honington CP
- Idlicote CP
- Ilmington CP
- Kinwarton CP
- Langley CP
- Little Wolford
- Long Marston CP
- Loxley CP
- Luddington CP
- Mappleborough Green CP
- Mickleton
- Moreton Morrell CP
- Morton Bagot CP
- Newbold Pacey CP
- North and Middle Littleton
- Norton Lindsey
- Old Milverton
- Oldberrow CP
- Oxhill CP
- Pebworth
- Pillerton Hersey CP
- Pillerton Priors CP
- Preston Bagot CP
- Preston on Stour CP
- Quinton CP
- Saintbury
- Sherbourne
- Shipston on Stour
- Snitterfield CP
- South Littleton
- Spernall
- Stourton
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Stretton-on-Fosse
- Studley CP
- Sutton under Brailes
- Temple Grafton CP
- Tidmington
- Todenham
- Tredington CP
- Ullenhall
- Warwick
- Warwick
- Wasperton
- Welford on Avon CP
- Wellesbourne CP
- Weston on Avon CP
- Weston Subedge
- Whatcote CP
- Whichford
- Whitchurch CP
- Willersey
- Wilmcote CP
- Wixford CP
- Wolverton CP
- Wootton Wawen CP